2019 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 child seat

SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐
fastened (only when the passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash
es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas ‐
tened when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the passenger occupant classifi ‐
cation sensor to function properly, do not
place and sit on an additional seat cush ‐
ion on the passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sen ‐
sor interference.
If a small child is seated on the passeng ‐
er's seat, the warning light may not oper ‐
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or passenger's seat is occupied and
the seat belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
If the driver or passenger's seat belt is un‐
fastened (only when th
e passenger's seat is
occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a
speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re‐
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un‐
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending
on the weight of the item.
To allow the passenger seat weight sen ‐
sor to function properly, do not place and
sit on an additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor interfer ‐
ence.
If a small child is seated on the passeng ‐
er's seat, the warning light may not oper ‐
ate. Fasten the seat belts.
Door-Ajar/Trunk
lid-Ajar Warning Indi‐ cation/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/trunk lid securely.
Low Fuel Warning
Light The light turns on when
the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be ‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐
ing Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-26
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
To allow the passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the passenger's
seat may cause the passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending
on the weight of the item.
To allow the passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
▼ Retractable Hardtop Warning Beep*
When operating the retractable hardtop
switch, the warning beep is activated when
the retractable hardtop operation begins
and when it is completed.
If there is a problem with the retractable
hardtop, the warning beep is activated
continuously while operating the switch. If
the warning beep is activated continuously
while operating the switch, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
▼Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door i
s opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery volta ge will be depleted.
▼Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advance
d keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be heard 6 times.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-76
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced KeyAdvanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-31
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-64
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-14
Seek Switch................................. 5-14
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-43
Apple CarPlay............................. 5-40
Applications................................. 5-77
AUX.............................................5-33
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Radio............................................5-25
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-29
Settings........................................ 5-75
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-78
USB............................................. 5-34
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-73
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-23
Audio System
Antenna........................................5-17
Appendix..................................... 5-84
Audio Control Switch................. 5-14
Audio Set..................................... 5-18
AUX/USB mode..........................5-15
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-14
Automatic Transmission
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-36
Automatic transmission
controls........................................ 4-34
Direct mode................................. 4-42
Driving tips..................................4-43
Manual shift mode.......................4-37
Shift-lock system......................... 4-35
Transmission ranges.................... 4-35
B
Back Trim Storage Box.................... 5-99
Battery............................................... 6-31 Maintenance.................................6-33
Replacement................................ 6-33
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-23 Jump-starting............................... 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-86 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-51
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-53
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-63
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-50
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-27
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-62
Foot brake....................................4-60
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-62
Parking brake...............................4-61
Warning light............................... 4-61
Break-In Period................................. 3-48
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-25
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Child Restraint
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Index
Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-24
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-20
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-24
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-26
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-28
Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Fully automatic type....................5-10
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Manual type................................... 5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent operation................................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-52
Coming Home Light......................... 4-47
Console Box...................................... 5-98
Convertible Top
Hardtop........................................ 3-39
Convertible Top (Soft Top)............... 3-34
Cruise Control................................. 4-109
Cruise control switc h.................4-109
Cruise main indication (white)............
................................................... 4-109
Cruise set indication (green)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-109
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-16
Cup Holder........................................ 5-94
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-15
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-48
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-54
Rear window........... .................... 4-53
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive Selection..................................4-71
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-54
Driving Tips
Automatic transmission............... 4-43
Break-in period............................ 3-48
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-54
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-49
Overloading............. .................... 3-53
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-50
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-48
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-66
DSC OFF indicator light............. 4-67
DSC OFF switch......................... 4-67
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-66
E
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-26
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-26
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-31
Towing description...................... 7-30
Emission Control System..................3-24
Ending Screen Display......................4-69
Engine Coolant.........................................6-24
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Exhaust gas..................................3-25
Hood release................................ 6-19
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-14
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
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